1. Short stories, articles, essays, chapters, poems, songs, and episodes: When referring to a short literary work such as a short story, essay, article, chapter, poem, song, or television episode, quotation marks are used around the title. For example:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
2. Unpublished works: If a creative work, such as a manuscript or report, has not been officially published, quotation marks are used around its title.
-Example: "Project Rejuvenation: A Comprehensive Strategic Plan"
3. Titles within titles: When mentioning the title of a work within the title of another work, quotation marks are used around the inner title.
-Example: "An Analysis of 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe"
4. Titles used as part of sentences: Quotation marks are used when incorporating the title of a work into a sentence as a noun.
-Example: "I am currently reading 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy."
5. Italicized vs. quoted titles: The style guide you follow may influence whether to use quotation marks or italics for certain titles. In academic writing, book titles and long works are commonly italicized, while shorter works like articles and chapters are placed in quotation marks. Consult your preferred style guide for specific guidelines.
Remember to check the style guide or preferences required for the context in which you are using the title to ensure consistency and accuracy.